This is a course in basic journalism skills, designed for the many people who are now taking advantage of new media to publish news, views and information. For five hundred years, the privilege of being able to publish was enjoyed by very few people – those who had access to a printing press or a radio microphone or a television camera. Now, almost anyone can publish to the world within minutes of being able to do so. But is it journalism?
How does a citizen journalist find things out, so they can report facts and news - moving beyond merely braying opinion? And what are the legal and ethical pitfalls to publishing facts that some people might prefer remain secret?
Over six weeks, this course teaches the basics of news writing, how to interview people to gain crucial information, how to develop and manage your sources and how to use your legal rights to access public information - and stay on the right side of the law when you publish. We discuss the ethics behind journalism practice, and conduct a mock investigation into local government. This course aims to empower engaged citizens to better participate in the news ecology.
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Fechas límite flexibles

Fechas límite flexibles

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Nivel principiante

Nivel principiante

Horas para completar

Aprox. 17 horas para completar

Sugerido: 6 weeks of study, 4-6 hours/week...

Idiomas disponibles

Inglés (English)

Subtítulos: Inglés (English)

100 % en línea

100 % en línea

Comienza de inmediato y aprende a tu propio ritmo.

Fechas límite flexibles

Fechas límite flexibles

Restablece las fechas límite en función de tus horarios.

Nivel principiante

Nivel principiante

Horas para completar

Aprox. 17 horas para completar

Sugerido: 6 weeks of study, 4-6 hours/week...

Idiomas disponibles

Inglés (English)

Subtítulos: Inglés (English)

Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso

Semana

1

Horas para completar

4 horas para completar

What is a Journalist, and What is News?

This week we will discuss what journalism is, what journalists do, and how this has been affected over time by technology. We'll think about the exciting changes of our own time – the first in human history when the means of publication are in everyone's hands. We will then talk about the principles of news writing, and the nature of news. Finally, we will introduce Newstown, a fictitious place in Victoria, Australia. We also attend a news conference held in the Newstown Council Chambers. We will be using Newstown as the basis of our skills based exercises in this MOOC, so please take the time to become familiar with the town and its issues by following the link to Newstown in the course resources....

Week 1 Newstown quiz - This is a practice quiz and does not contribute to your final grade10m

Active or passive sentences quiz - This is a practice quiz and does not contribute to your final grade2m

Semana

2

Horas para completar

3 horas para completar

Attribution, Verification and the Structure of News Writing

This week we discuss some more core skills of journalism, particularly the very important concepts of attribution of information, and verification. We explore the structure of news writing in some more detail. Finally, make sure you take a close look at the Newstown site, and keep looking at it from now on as the course develops. Some new information has been posted that you will need to use in this week's first assessable news writing exercise....

Week 2 Newstown quiz - This is a practice quiz and does not contribute to your final grade10m

Semana

3

Horas para completar

1 hora para completar

Finding Things Out: Places, Paper and People

This week we discuss some more core skills of journalism, particularly the very important concepts of attribution of information, and verification. We explore the structure of news writing in some more detail. Finally, make sure you take a close look at the Newstown site, and keep looking at it from now on as the course develops. Some new information has been posted that you will need to use in this week's first assessable news writing exercise....

Instructores

Acerca de Universidad de Melbourne

The University of Melbourne is an internationally recognised research intensive University with a strong tradition of excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. Established in 1853, it is Australia's second oldest University....